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Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

S.J.Res. 114 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 11 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

Nearly every bill is sent to a committee within days. Introduction alone is not a sign of support, of momentum, or of any likelihood of passing — any member may introduce any bill.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

How Congress voted

  • The SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 46–51
    A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it · 04/22/2026
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What this bill would do

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The resolution states that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for such military force. It specifically addresses air strikes ordered by President Trump on February 28, 2026. The resolution aims to end hostilities that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress. It also includes rules of construction to ensure certain defensive and intelligence actions can still occur.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill allows for continued assistance and intelligence sharing with partner countries attacked by Iran.

  • Scored +2

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    Reducing involvement in unauthorized hostilities may reduce the physical risks and future care needs for service members.

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    By ending unauthorized hostilities, the bill aims to reduce the potential for military conflict involving service members.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution seeks to limit the President's unilateral authority to initiate hostilities without Congressional approval.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.

  • The Senate: a vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it A committee can hold a measure indefinitely. This asks the whole chamber to take it away from the committee and bring it to the floor. If it fails, the measure stays where it was. Motion to Discharge Rejected 46 yes · 51 no

    See who voted how →

    04/22/2026 · Roll call 88 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114”